Public Safety & Security Concerns - Deployment of thousands of National Guard troops and hundreds of Marines in Los Angeles to protect federal law enforcement [1] - Characterization of events in California as a "full blown assault on peace" and national sovereignty by rioters [2] - Allegations of rioters using bricks and cinder blocks, suggesting professional organization [3] - Commitment to prevent federal agents from being attacked and American cities from being "invaded" [4] Military & Historical References - Restoration of names to Fort Pickett, Fort Hood, Fort Gordon, Fort Rucker, Fort Polk, Fort AP Hill, and Fort Robert E Lee [5] - Emphasis on past victories associated with these forts and a reluctance to change due to superstition [5]

Deployment Costs & Funding - Estimated deployment cost for the Guard and Marines to LA is $134 million, primarily for TDY costs like travel, housing, and food [2] - Funding is sourced from O&M (Operations and Maintenance) accounts [2] - There is a denial that funding is being reallocated from housing and barracks to cover deployment costs [1] Justification for Military Deployment - The deployment is justified by the need to protect federal ICE agents who are being attacked while deporting illegal criminals [3][4] - The President believes in law and order and has the authority to mobilize the National Guard or active duty troops to protect federal agents [4] - The legal basis cited is 10 USC 12406, with arguments suggesting the situation involves invasion, rebellion, or the inability of the state governor to execute US laws [5][6] Federal vs State Authority - The President believes the Governor of California and the Mayor of Los Angeles have failed to protect their people [7] - The President is willing to act on behalf of the citizens of Los Angeles and ICE agents [8] - There is a contention that orders should be issued through the governors of the states, but the President possesses the necessary authority [8]

Protestors in Los Angeles set fire to several driverless Waymo vehicles during the ongoing unrest. Photo: Eric Thayer/AP #wsj #thewallstreetjournal #protests #waymo #losangeles ...

Get back. Get back. Gavin Newsome is he's daring Tom Homie to come and arrest him.Should he do it. I wish if I was I think it's great. David likes the publicity, but I think it would be a great thing.He's done a terrible job. Free David. [Applause] Oh no.Stop. [Music] [Music] If you dial back time and go to Friday, if immigration raids had not happened here, we would not have the disorder that went on last night. I will tell you that it is peaceful now, but we do not know where and when the next raids will ...

Defense Spending & Investment - Canada will meet NATO's 2% of GDP target this year, ahead of schedule [1] - Increased investment in armed forces to meet new security imperatives [1] - Prioritizing made in Canada manufacturing and supply chains for defense investments [2] - Redirecting defense capital spending away from the US [3] - Investing in new submarines, aircraft, ships, armed vehicles, artillery, radar, drones, and sensors [3] Strategic Priorities - Strengthening Canada's defense capabilities across land, sea, air, and cyberspace [2] - Protecting Canadian interests and allies [2] - Ensuring Canada is protected from coast to coast to coast [4] - Creating higher paying jobs across the land [4] Geopolitical Positioning - Canada aims to lead with its values, resources, and economy within the G7 [4]

Miguel Uribe, a presidential hopeful and conservative senator in Colombia, was shot in the head by a teenage gunman, sparking fears of a return to an era of political violence. ...

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Humanitarian Aid Delivery - Humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip should be delivered through the port of Ashdod via established channels and distribution centers [1] Security Concerns - The maritime zone of the coast of Gaza is close to naval traffic due to a legal naval blockade [1] - Phones are not allowed and need to be disposed of in the water [1]

I'm standing in front of the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles where several hundred protesters are gathered to protest against the presence of the National Guard in the recent ICE raids that have been happening here in Los Angeles. It's particularly rare to see the National Guard sent out against the wishes of the governor. It's been done entirely at the discretion of the president, which is what's happened here.We'll send whatever we need to make sure it's law and order. Right behind m ...

on California. Are you prepared to invoke the insurrection act. Uh, it depends on whether or not there's an insurrection.No. No, but you have violent people and we're not going to let them get away with it. Oh, I think it was a riot. I think it was very bad.It was covered really as a riot by almost everybody. What is the bar for sending Marines to the bar. Is what I think it is.I mean, if we see danger to our country and to our citizens, we'll be very, very strong in terms of law and order. It's about law a ...